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2010SLVRBULIT · 02-10-2011, 10:36 AM

how about functional gill slits on the rear fenders, and rim options..

f5journal · 02-10-2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

how about functional gill slits on the rear fenders, and rim options..

+1

And just a personal comment. I am surprised that they did not go a bit more aggressinve on the styling, however in their defense, that involves risk. What they did is safer, cleaner and still "mod-ible" Had they gone the way of some of their brother Pontiac stylists, we would probably have alot of complaints

lets_go_bills · 02-10-2011, 10:45 AM

- I don't like the wheels. I'm in the minority on this, but I don't like them.
- I don't like the steering wheel. I think it's just the bowtie that makes it look funny.
- A touch screen nav would be nice.
- Too many lights at the front. Looks a little busy/cluttered.

motorhead · 02-10-2011, 10:45 AM

My only complaint is that I can't get one today. I'm happy with it just the way it is.

GrnMchin · 02-10-2011, 10:55 AM

1) To me the hood looks like @ss, the Jay Leno car was 100% better if the were looking for a vented hood.

2) Fog light look cheep, again the Jay Leno car was a better look and still allows of break ducts.

3) The steering wheel center seems off not sure about the bowtie on it.

With that said, I will wait to see the final finished car, but as it stands most of the car looks good to me w/ the exception of the above.

midnighter · 02-10-2011, 11:01 AM

Since I already have a 2010 SS Camaro I would be interested in checking out Dodge's Challenger SRT8 392 as a potential next car before a ZL1....even if the hp #s are lower on the Challenger.

racer778 · 02-10-2011, 11:03 AM

Performance-Wise and I believe they were keeping cost in mind, they got it right. I have a supercharger on mine with No Warranty.
Looks, exterior I do not like the hood at all. Front is ok but the grille has not been changed at all. There is nothing on the side of the car functional vents front and rear that distinguish this car from any other camaro. I wish they would have done something there. I modded the front and rear of mine. Steering wheel is god-awful ugly to me but that is my opinion. the current steering wheel needed a little more refinement but not to the degree the Zl1 shows. ABl, havent heard much but I hope they listened. Wheels are ok but I prefer the SSX wheels. lastly why, why, why, did they not get rid of the Dorsal fin antenna on the roof.

CamaroSkooter · 02-10-2011, 11:17 AM

Everyone, the front fascia DOES have brake ducts. They're just not where everyone expected them to be...

sspaul · 02-10-2011, 11:33 AM

i really think they should have went with a ls7 with maybe a differnet cam and some ported heads.

MG · 02-10-2011, 12:06 PM

ZL1 wheels

SSX wheels

Fat meats

3.73 gears

Suede

(really keeps you in your spot from my experience)

Dual-mode exhaust

Magnetic suspension

Rearview camera

(would be better with a nav. screen tough

)

Dual-disk clutch

Heavy duty drivetrain

Going through this list (there's more I know) made me realize the good amount of effort that went into this; the upgrades we are looking at are quite substantial. IMO the ZL1 will blow the competition out of the water

So lets make it perfect

Z_Rocks · 02-10-2011, 12:13 PM

I'd also like to add my vote for the optional Recaro seats, just like the one in CTS-V.

zero · 02-10-2011, 12:27 PM

I`m SOOOO glad they named it the ZL1 not the Z-28... most of the Z-28 history was just stripes and add ons. I say most years not all.

I am not in love with the front however other colors may grow on me more than the red.

I am torn on the suede on the dash, first I liked it now..hmmm.. I hope if you dont opt for it they atleast upgraded the plastic dash. May look awesome in person.

I hope GM really got there shit together with this car as much as ford did the the boss.

All the media hated the steering wheel on the camaro, I have no problems with it however the squeaky wheel gets greased and they put a generic looking steering wheel. Not a fan of the bowtie on it.

ndcyberss · 02-10-2011, 12:44 PM

1) Push button start

2) 7 speed auto with paddle shift

3) Classic Camaro Colors available

Thats it other than that the car is perfect!

tsnow · 02-10-2011, 12:52 PM

1. leno grille (different look than other trim levels)

2. leno fogs (much better/cleaner looking design)

other than those two, GM you hit it out of the park!

02-10-2011, 10:45 AM	#17
lets_go_bills Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	- I don't like the wheels. I'm in the minority on this, but I don't like them. - I don't like the steering wheel. I think it's just the bowtie that makes it look funny. - A touch screen nav would be nice. - Too many lights at the front. Looks a little busy/cluttered. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic

02-10-2011, 10:55 AM	#19
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,256	1) To me the hood looks like @ss, the Jay Leno car was 100% better if the were looking for a vented hood. 2) Fog light look cheep, again the Jay Leno car was a better look and still allows of break ducts. 3) The steering wheel center seems off not sure about the bowtie on it. With that said, I will wait to see the final finished car, but as it stands most of the car looks good to me w/ the exception of the above. __________________ The 68 Camaro build project Last edited by GrnMchin; 02-10-2011 at 11:06 AM.

02-10-2011, 11:17 AM	#22
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Everyone, the front fascia DOES have brake ducts. They're just not where everyone expected them to be... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

02-10-2011, 11:33 AM	#23
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	i really think they should have went with a ls7 with maybe a differnet cam and some ported heads. __________________ my youtube my facebook www.myspace.com/1djchampagne www.twitter.com/1djchampagne mods: borla long tube headers, borla atak catback, lingenfelter gt-9 cam, ported heads, ecs base kit running 11 psi on top end, 1" bmr drop spring, aam 3.70 gears, ported throttle body, 160* thermorstat, lethal racing tune 750/641 rwhp/rwtq

02-10-2011, 12:44 PM	#27
ndcyberss Drives: 2016 2SS 8sp Hyper Blue Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Dakota Posts: 49	1) Push button start 2) 7 speed auto with paddle shift 3) Classic Camaro Colors available Thats it other than that the car is perfect! Last edited by ndcyberss; 02-10-2011 at 12:47 PM. Reason: spelling

02-10-2011, 10:36 AM	#15
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	how about functional gill slits on the rear fenders, and rim options..

02-10-2011, 10:45 AM	#18
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	My only complaint is that I can't get one today. I'm happy with it just the way it is.

02-10-2011, 11:01 AM	#20
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	Since I already have a 2010 SS Camaro I would be interested in checking out Dodge's Challenger SRT8 392 as a potential next car before a ZL1....even if the hp #s are lower on the Challenger.

02-10-2011, 11:03 AM	#21
racer778 Camaro Sold Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 864 View My Garage	Performance-Wise and I believe they were keeping cost in mind, they got it right. I have a supercharger on mine with No Warranty. Looks, exterior I do not like the hood at all. Front is ok but the grille has not been changed at all. There is nothing on the side of the car functional vents front and rear that distinguish this car from any other camaro. I wish they would have done something there. I modded the front and rear of mine. Steering wheel is god-awful ugly to me but that is my opinion. the current steering wheel needed a little more refinement but not to the degree the Zl1 shows. ABl, havent heard much but I hope they listened. Wheels are ok but I prefer the SSX wheels. lastly why, why, why, did they not get rid of the Dorsal fin antenna on the roof.

02-10-2011, 12:06 PM	#24
MG Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 627	ZL1 wheels SSX wheels Fat meats 3.73 gears Suede (really keeps you in your spot from my experience) Dual-mode exhaust Magnetic suspension Rearview camera (would be better with a nav. screen tough ) Dual-disk clutch Heavy duty drivetrain Going through this list (there's more I know) made me realize the good amount of effort that went into this; the upgrades we are looking at are quite substantial. IMO the ZL1 will blow the competition out of the water So lets make it perfect

02-10-2011, 12:13 PM	#25
Z_Rocks Drives: everyone crazy... Join Date: May 2009 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,109	I'd also like to add my vote for the optional Recaro seats, just like the one in CTS-V.

02-10-2011, 12:27 PM	#26
zero Drives: Black 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 265	I`m SOOOO glad they named it the ZL1 not the Z-28... most of the Z-28 history was just stripes and add ons. I say most years not all. I am not in love with the front however other colors may grow on me more than the red. I am torn on the suede on the dash, first I liked it now..hmmm.. I hope if you dont opt for it they atleast upgraded the plastic dash. May look awesome in person. I hope GM really got there shit together with this car as much as ford did the the boss. All the media hated the steering wheel on the camaro, I have no problems with it however the squeaky wheel gets greased and they put a generic looking steering wheel. Not a fan of the bowtie on it.

02-10-2011, 12:52 PM	#28
tsnow Drives: 12' ZL1, AGM 6M Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: 49th state Posts: 249	1. leno grille (different look than other trim levels) 2. leno fogs (much better/cleaner looking design) other than those two, GM you hit it out of the park!

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